Administration

3.1 Nomination Process

1. The APS will contact the Heads of School or Department of each higher education provider which fulfils the requirements set out in clause 1(b), calling for recommendation of Candidates for the APS Prize.
2. In response to a call for recommendation, the Heads of Schools or Departments shall recommend Candidates to the APS.
3. In cases where there is more than one Department at the same institution, the Head of School or Department should provide confirmation with the recommendation that appropriate intra-departmental consultation and inter-departmental consultation has occurred prior to making the recommendation.
4. Nominations should be submitted by the Head of School or Department (or their nominated delegate), using the APS’ online nomination form and must include:
   1. The name of the recommended Candidate for that year
   2. The title of the recommend Candidate’s thesis
   3. A copy of the relevant thesis abstract
   4. A copy of the recommended Candidate’s academic transcript.

3.2 Selection Process

1. Board-appointed delegates will be responsible for considering and endorsing recommendations from the Heads of Schools and Departments on behalf of the APS Board.

3.3 Award Presentation

1. All Candidates will be formally notified in writing before any public announcement is made. Successful Candidates will receive a letter of congratulations from the APS President on behalf of the Board.
2. The prize will normally be presented by a representative from the Branch of the APS closest to the campus of the tertiary institution in which the student completed the program of study in psychology, at a presentation event organised by that institution’s Head of School or Department.
3. The list of APS Prize winners and their thesis topics will be published on the APS website.